Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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From Memes to Markets: Why ICP’s Ecosystem is the Crypto Blockbuster...

Since its grand entrance in 2021, Internet Computer (ICP) has continued to demand attention, especially with a recent 28% uptick in its value. But...
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UK Government Introduces AI-Powered Tools to Revolutionize Education

In a strategic move, the British government unveils plans to overhaul the education system with an AI-powered quiz builder and lesson planner, aiming to...
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UniSat’s BRC 20-swap: Betting Big on 14 Digital Assets, but It’s...

BRC20-Swap, UniSat's newly launched service, aims to add value to the BRC20 ecosystem but is not without its quirks. Set to operate initially in...
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From Chuckles to Cha-Ching: How Memeland is Rewriting the Meme Economy...

If memes are the language of the internet, then Memeland is about to become its central bank. With the MEME coin scheduled for listing...
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The ICP Rollercoaster: Zooming in on Inflation, Rewards, and a Bucket...

By now, you've probably heard of Internet Computer (ICP), the blockchain project that shot to fame faster than a rocket at a space launch....
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The Power of Unity: How a Surge in Masternodes is Energising...

Maria Irene PIVX is a name that's often accompanied by a series of impressive adjectives: fast, cheap, shielded, and most importantly, secure. A major reason...